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Lucky Devil

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The title of this review is an old line brought about by the Colla/Lewis staple on so many hit's for 'Huey Lewis & The News' in the 1980's.

Of course, "The Heart Of Rock n Roll" has turned into a worthless wasteland with the

brain numbing crap produced today by "cookie cutter" bands and singers'...then comes Johnny Colla with a smooth blend of catchy tunes written in the old school Johnny way.

From track 1 all the way through, this IS a solid cd....for those of you like me who like country like a root canal, this is the exception you could almost call "Jazzy Country" WAY TO GO JOHNNY!

This is one of the better cd's I have ever owned. I love all of the songs and know them all. Johnny has such a great gift and shares this gift with us. I bought the cd when it was first released. It is definately worth the money. I have been a HLN fan for over 20 years. They never stop impressing me.

GREAT JOB JOHNNY!!! PLEASE RELEASE ANOTHER ALBUM!!!!

I received this CD as an early Christmas present. I have been a Huey Lewis and the News fan for several years, so this CD was a must for my collection.
After listening to this Johnny's CD, I was very impressed. The music is very easy listening, similiar to the Eagles.
My favorite tune is "Let's Start with Love". With the proper marketing, this song could be a hit on the radio airwaves.
I would recommend this CD to anyone.

Johnny Colla has been an intricate part of Huey Lewis and the News since their formation but Johnny has finally found the time to pursue a side project. With Lucky Devil the songwriting is first rate and the musicianship is something not to be overlooked. This disc is for anyone who likes Huey Lewis and the News and anyone who just likes music that is written from the heart.

I have been a huge fan of Huey Lewis and the News for years. The one band member who really stands out is Johnny Colla, who writes, arranges, sings and plays multiple instruments. He's the real heart and soul of the band.

His side band "The Lucky Devils" have been around since the mid 90s and Johnny has worked toward this album for almost as long. I recall a nice short correspondence in 1996 where he mentioned it. At last it is here, and it is really a nice and refreshing album. Nothing earthshattering here, but sometimes in life that's a nice change. Just great easy to listen to tunes that put a smile on your face.

Can't wait for more.

Being a huge Huey Lewis & The News fan for the past 30 years; you always heard Johnny sing along with Huey on almost every song. Now we get the distinct pleasure of hearing him all by himself. OMG HE IS AMAZING, AND WHAT A VOICE!!! I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed listening to a CD over and over again!!! I am still in awe of how incredibly talented this man is! I can't get enough of this CD.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD!!! It has a little bit of something for everyone in it. Congratulations Johnny & thank you for putting out something so refreshing!!! Hope to see another one in the near future!!!

Johnny Colla and the Lucky Devils
By Valerie Beauchene

If you are like me and absolutely adore Johnny's music and talent then you have come to the right place!! At last! We have a brilliant compilation of Johnny's solo talents as a songwriter, as a composer, musician and lyricist all in one great package in the form of a CD... Johnny Colla and the Lucky Devils!

The first time I heard this CD I was extremely surprised in a really great way!! It was nothing like I had expected. I now have been drawn away from the stereo-type of good ol' Rock and Roll that I had put him in playing in Huey Lewis and the News and been led to a great new venue of beautifully written music. Some of the songs have a real catchy Country/Rock feeling to them. Along with them, you will also find some incredible ballads that really show the soulful side of Johnny. I found myself singing these songs in my head days later. Memorable!!

Honestly! My first thought was, "Wow! This kind of reminds me of the Eagles!" Now from me, this is a great compliment! I love the Eagles. To have me comparing Johnny to them should definitely give you a clue! Buy this CD!! You'll be very pleasantly surprised and glad you did! If a CD could be worn out, mine would be and so will yours!!! Worth every dime and more!

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After 25 years and around 30 Million records sold(worldwide)with one of Americas most successful groups of all time:Huey Lewis And The News, Johnny Colla goes it alone with his first solo record.From the sounds of things Johnny's been itching to do this for a few years and with HLN in semi-retirement these days(70 - 80 tour dates a year), it would have been the perfect opportunity. While the album isn't as strong a collection as the most recent Huey Lewis And The News album(Plan B)it does have some great tunes(Letter of the Law, New Romeo, Time Aint Money)and proves that Colla is still worthy not only as a songwriter/side man to Huey Lewis but as an artist in his own right.The style is more country/western than the rootsy R&B of The News and while its anything but contemporary, one thinks maybe Johnny should have done this in the late eighties / early nineties when HLN's commercial success was winding down but would have still had enough pull to give this album a major release.As of course there is little hope these days for artists like Colla(or Huey Lewis for that matter) to get major record label attention or priority.Unfortunately quality does not equal quantity these days but lets all hope that Johnny releases another record for us soon, either with or without the News,becasue he is still a voice that needs to be heard.

As a hug Huey Lewis and the News fan as well as a sax player, I was anxious to hear Johnny's CD. Not sure what to expect, I tried to listen without pre-concived notions. I enjoyed this album a lot, especially the ballads. "Over and Over" and "Where are the Words?" are my favorites.

The album is hard to classify, but somewhere between pop and country is the best way to describe it. The kind of music you would hear in a bar, and want to follow the band around to hear it again.

From saxaphone to lead singer - he does it all. Effortlessly. Not knowing what to expect, what a delightful surprise. If you follow Huey Lewis and the News, Johnny Colla is the saxophone player in the band. On Lucky Devil, his solo effort, he is the front man sans his sax. 10 cuts, including a cover of "Time Ain't Money" from his other band. You have to buy this CD to pick your own favorite. For all Huey Lewis and the News fans, this CD is a MUST for your collection. This is NOT a Huey Lewis and the News CD. Listen for yourself and appreciate the direction his music will take you.